I think they're pretty gross too- and a lot of MD's ofc sell thier own brand and really push it on you. I found that for taste, cost and protien content- the best has been GNC Total Lean Shake. The powder is fine- I hate milk so I use almond milk - and cheaper - but sometimes out of lazziness I buy the bottled and that's even better. My best advice is try a few out- and remember that they're not all created the same- look for low sugar, low carb and at least 20 grams of protien per serving.

I use Unjury too. It is a very fine powder that dissolves completely, not gritty at all, and is unflavored so that your shake can taste like whatever fruit or veg you want to use. I use it to cook with too, mix it in with egg muffins or whatever you like.

I also use Kroger Carbmaster Milk, Light Vanilla, but my stores have been out of it for a couple months. Tastes just like regular milk. I trued just the regular vanilla in this brand, but found it too sweet. They also carry a great tasting chocolate milk.

My favorite shake has consistently: Six Star Whey Protein Isolate, Elite Series in Decadent Chocolate. You can find it at WalMart, Meijer and other similar stores. It runs $19.99 but is on sake a lit at buy one, get one half off. I've tried several of the other brand people like on this site, but they weren't for me.

For a change in texture, I mix my shake up, add ice and use a blender or Magic Bullet to make a thick shake or I put it in the freezer for a while until like hard ice cream. If it gets too hard just microwave for a few seconds.

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Premier Protein Shakes are good. You can find these at Sam's Club or Costco.

they come in strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. each has 30 grams of protein in 11 oz.

A trick I learned from Weight Watchers back in the day, blend protein drinks in a blender 1 minute, then add ice or whatever else, and blend one more minute. I think it helps get rid of any grittiness.